IJIS Edu : Indonesian Journal of Integrated Science Education
Vol 8, No 1 (2026): January 2026 - Article In Press

Argument-Driven Inquiry Integrated Deep Learning and SDGs Issues: Strategic Solutions to Improve Students' Scientific Communication Skills

Neni Hasnunidah (University of Lampung)
Nawang Yudhianingrum (University of Lampung)
Ismi Rakhmawati (University of Lampung)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Jan 2026

Abstract

Improving students' Scientific Communication Skills (SCS) is an essential demand in 21st century science education. However, the results of the assessment show that the SCS of junior high school students in Lampung Province is still relatively low, which is believed to be rooted in the dominance of conventional memorization-based learning methods. This study aims to test the effectiveness of the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) model based on Deep Learning integrated with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in overcoming the competency gap. This study is a quasi-experimental using Pretest-Posttest Non-Equivalent Control Group Design on 64 grade VII students of SMPN 20 Bandar Lampung. Data were collected through scientific communication ability tests analyzed using the Independent Sample t-Test for improvement differences (N-Gain), as well as observation of syntax implementation and student response questionnaires. The results showed that there was a significant difference in SCS between the experimental class (ADI-DL-SDGs) and the control class (Conventional Learning). The experimental class achieved an average N-Gain = 0.62 (medium category), much higher than the control class (0.29 in the low category). Effect size analysis showed a high influence (1,830), confirming the model's substantial impact on SCS. The highest increase occurred in the indicators of scientific writing and representation information. Overall, the ADI-DL-SDGs model has proven effective in improving students' SCS in science learning through authentic investigative practices and strengthening evidence-based arguments in the context of sustainability issues.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijisedu

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education Social Sciences Other

Description

The journal publishes original articles on the issues and trends occurring internationally in science curriculum, learning, instruction, policy, and preparation of science teachers with the aim to advance our knowledge of science education theory and ...